He's worked hard to make it in Hollywood since leaving his native Scotland, following a late start in the arts.

And it seems that Gerard Butler has an appreciation for the plight of aspiring screen stars in Los Angeles, as the actor was seen smiling following an encounter with a young, driven local.

Leaving a lunch meeting in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, the 46-year-old star was accosted by a zealous young model - who flirted with the actor while passing him her composite card.

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A beaming smile: Gerard Butler has an appreciation for the plight of aspiring screen stars in Los Angeles, as the actor was seen smiling following an encounter with a young, driven local

Gerard was leaving one of the city's many fine eatery's following a business lunch when the young blonde seized the opportunity to get some face-time with an A-Lister.\

Doing her best to hold his attention, the leggy blonde smiled and wagged her finger at the 300 star as she showed him her own composite card (a sheet containing the best work of a model/actor).

Clearly impressed with the bright young thing's confidence, Gerard - who is happily dating girlfriend Morgan Brown - politely looked at the card before parting ways with the blonde beauty.

Taking her chance: Leaving a lunch meeting in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, the 46-year-old star was accosted by a zealous young model - who flirted with the actor while passing him her composite card

Walking down the street following his encounter with the young model, the Gods Of Egypt star couldn't help but laugh with about the encounter.

Sporting a huge grin, Gerard was obviously tickled by the aspiring starlet's bold move and banter.

The star had opted for a relaxed smart-casual look for his meeting, and sported an open-necked shirt which he wore untucked with a pair grey trousers and black brogues.

Sporting a thick layer of stubble, Gerard added a rigged and chiseled edge to his looks.

Following a return to his native Scotland for Christmas the Olympus Has Fallen star been spending time in Los Angeles with his stunning girlfriend Morgan, 39.

But with awards season now in full swing, the actor was seen looking his best in a dapper tuxedo at Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony.

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Subject: Re: No wonder he's happy: Gerard Butler is left with a smile on his face following an encounter with a flirty blonde model Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:10 am